Making it easier for those serving in the military to vote

    AUGUSTA — Governor John E. Baldacci held a State House ceremony May 19 to celebrate passage of LD 1579, “An Act To Facilitate Voting by Uniformed Service and Overseas Voters.”
    The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Michael Willette (D-Presque Isle), makes it easier for members of the military and Mainers who are overseas on Election Day to submit absentee ballots through electronic means, such as e-mail or fax.
    The legislation was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2010. The changes in the law do not apply to the June primary election.